Carroll Hospital Center and Martin's Food Market have joined forces with Merritt Athletic Club in Eldersburg to offer the Lose to Win Wellness Challenge.

Limited to 20 participants, this 12-week program includes weekly meetings with a nutritionist, a 12-week Merritt membership with fitness coordination and planning, a complete pre- and post-program evaluation, and incentive and grand prizes.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be at least 21 years old and have a BMI over 30

• Have at least 20 pounds to lose

• Commit to exercising at least three times a week at Merritt Athletic Club in Eldersburg

• Attend weekly Thursday group educational sessions at Martin's Food Market in Eldersburg

• Have blood drawn at Carroll Hospital Center's Eldersburg Med Lab

• Obtain a physician's referral

A $199 registration fee must be paid in advance and screening questions must be answered at the time of registration. 

Registration has closed for the 2012 spring session: February 23 - May 10.

If you would like to be put on the fall 2012 session waiting list please e-mail Lisa Bicking at LBicking@CarrollHospitalCenter.org.